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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12
local RREYITIES.

Monday will be ST. Valentines Day.
The February term of tbs Corporation
Court. Judge n 2. Meade, will commence
on Monday.
]. H. Lester is suing Gen. B. F. Batter
in New York, for 100000, for false impris
onment during the war.
Mr. Lucien Clarke, OF Occcquan, in two
days recently killed one red and three gray
foxes and denned another rod with the same
pack of dogs.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to W. ". Curtis and Louisa
Cox, both of Stafford county, and 10 John
P. Pickett, of Fairfax comfy, and Cecilia
Beckley, of Washington.
Tho predicted cold wave reached here
last night. Between 1:30 o'clock yesterday
evening and clock this morning The mer
curry fell AZ degrees-the most remarkable
change in the temperature CT the winter.
OF the 107 mnchiuists who were dis
charged from work in the ordnance de-
partment of the Washington navy yard
about three weeks ago all except fifteen
we're reinstated yesterday. The others will
probably be given work within the coming
week.
The clerk Of the Prince William County
Court, at its last session, was ordered to re.
quest The Judge of Fai:fax county to APP
point three commissioners 10 act in coDjunc'
ton with similar number Of commissioners
from that county, to take into consideration
the building Of bridge over Bull Run at or
near where The Manassas and Centreville
road crosses said run.
Among the many beautiful articles donated to
the Alexandria Light Infantry fair, are twelve
very handsome Photographic groups of distin-
guished Confederate Generals, including Lee,
Longstreet, A P. Hill, Hood, Stuart ard others,
which are works OF art worthy of place in any
parlor These will be framed and rallied of. On
of them can be seen in Wise & Cos window.
De9uty Sheriff Bussard, OF Loldcnn, has ar
rested coored man named Johu Thomas On the
charge of being the thief who recently broke into
and robbed the house of MIR. W. II. Havenncr, of
that county, and who also stole horse
Dennis Goings, well-known and universally
respected colored of this city, who for 4
number of years had been cartmau at the city
gas works, did at his home, on upper Wolfe 81,
last night, after short illness.
The Woman's Auxiliary that has been formed
20 co operate with the Young Mems Christian AS
socation, Will hold its second NEE ing ut Trinity
NJ. E church, on Monday, February 18th, at
$50 clock.
The police report las. night ss being clear and
windy, with two dodgers but no prisoners at the
station house. The Mayor this morning had no
cases before him for trial
Mr.. L. Kemper, special commissioner. to day
sold to Daniel w. CHM, for $3.50, the frame
house and lot of ground on the north side of Glib
bon street, between Alfred and Columbus.
Mr.. Townsend Bagrett, jr. son of Mr.. Town
send Bsggett, of West End, Fairfax county, died
at his home. in Baltimore yesterday, aged AZ
years. He was we'll known in this city
The funeral of the lake Valentino Baker will
take place from his late residence in Fairfax
county below this city to morrow morning at 10
o'clock
A magnificent rainbow spanned the ca tern sky
st sunset yester lay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

rELEPHoNEs.-On Wednesday last, the
phones were placed in the Offices along the
line of the Warrenton, Plains & Alexandria
Telephone Company at Annandale, Fairfax
Centreviie, Gainesville, Haymarket and
Thoroughfare. The line connects with the
line to Leesburg. Warreuton, Middleburg.
Aide and other points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12
Take Special Notice Of this Advertisement
Special Inducements for Next Week
Only, Ending February Il

We have placed on our the following goods prices that
will astonish one and all
Plain Nansooks at g. TO- and 5c bookfoded such any
where.
Quilts by the pound more less damaged half price Quilts
weighed and sold much pound from Que quilt up to 81 20
and we say worth exactly double.
Sedan Cloth all shades, at Sc yard new and pretty
Bleached Cotons yard wide &c yard up all leading brands
marked out in plain guress and less than be purchased to-day by
the case.
Best Standard Cacoes ends from 10 to 20 yards at sc yard
Brown and Blue Overall Duck at loo yard regular price l5c
All-inen Crash warranted, &c yard.
Pesancon Cloth for the British markets SIC yard
Poiers with fancy bordering yards long at So pair.
Piano Covers all and embroidered only 81 piece
evred and fancy coored best Table Damasks ct 42c yard
former price 75c have them in short ends y to yards
Pacific Cretones extra wide at Sc yard fine and pretty.
1914 Table Cloth at 81 table cover solid and cood bordered
81 do. CSC.
Crib Quilts all sizes and qualities very scarce article
Tnte Table Covers ga with ringes at 81 % piece.
JERSEYS in buce for at &c., do for ladies 81 10
JERSEYS Of all kinds STYLES makes and at all prices
Emroideries all plain figures large invoice just
ceived direct from the importer
LARGE stock of Gngha Goods and Hosiery great many
marked at astonisbingy low prices
We are through taking stock and have placed great many jobs
our counters to close.
OUR MERCHANT TAILORING BUSINESS
Was success and will larger and extensive this
season
Over 900 yards Carpets remnants all lengths and qualities at
less than cost
Remember this only ndy sale order to open the season to
our customers.
We are ready to SELL and call will tell you business Ask
for ~ artce advertised will be only glad show them
YOU Respectfully yours,
ISAAC EICHBERG & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

PERSONAL Among the Strangers in the
city last night. in attendance ut the ladies'
hop, were Miss Hampton daughter OF Gen.
Wade Hampton, Of South Carolina, and
Mr.. Geo E Pickett, jr., son OF the late Gen.
G. E. Pickett, G. S. a.
Mr.. J W. Brown is in the city on short
visit to his friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

We ought not to be too anxious to en-.
courage uutried innovation, in cases OF
doubtful improvement. For quarter Of q
century Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy has
been before The public and passed through
the severest test and is pronounced the most
reliable remedy for that disagreeab!e mala-
dy. Thousands of testimonials of its virtues.
so cente per bottle. By drnggiats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
r5rist Chmch.-Services at II a. m. and 7:45
n m. by Rev. II. Safer.
s. Paurs Church-Service at II a. m.
and D. m. by Rev. Geo. II. Norton.
Grace Chmch-Service at II a. N. and
$50 D. IN by Rev. II. T. Sharp.
s.. Ma,y's Church-NIass at q. NJ, and
Mass and sermon at II a. m. by Rsv.
Father Quinn. Vespers at p w.
First Presbyterian Cturch.-Services at II
8 m. and p IN. hg Rev. J. w. Mcllvain,
castor of H5attsvlle Presbyterian Church.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Services at
II a. IN. anG 1T 1870 p. m. by Rev. VIM. Din
widde
$50 D. N. by Rev. l. NJ. Mercer.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Ourch-Ssrvices at
II a. N. and 7:30 p. N. by Rev. VIM. Ball,
Ws,h. Epis. Church South.-services at
II a IN. and 7:3O p. IN. by Rev. R. Smithson.
Wyf5. Prot Church-Service st II q. m.
aud $50 p. m by Rev. W. S. Hammond,
we.iden Mary iand conference.
FREE Methodist,-Services at | o. IN. and
$50 P. N.
q 10. and p IN by Rev. ]. A. Schwoy.
Youqq MEMS Christian As8ociation.-Pray-
er meeting at the jail at p. m. Aims
House at $50 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12
LOCAL NEWS.

ror this section fair weather followed by local
suows, lower followed by higher temperature,
norrherly winds, becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

BOAT DAMAGED.-Yesterday evening q
seine boat containing four colored men, put
out from the Gums" fishing shore, with
load of fish to bs sent to this city by the
steamer Wakefield. When the boat reach
ed the steamer it was dashed against her
side by the high waves and so badly dam.
aged that the men had to be taken aboard
the Wakefield for fear they would be
drowned. The boat was then turned adflft
in sinking condition, and the men brought
on to Quantico, where they were put ashore
From there they returned to the fishing
shore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

In the Washington criminal court yesterday,
Hugh strider of this city, was indicted for houss
breaking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

DEATH or Mr.. THos. ]. MEHAFFEY.-
After lingering illness Mr.. Thomas Jones
Mehafley died at II o'clock this morning at
bis residence, southwest corner of Washing
tor srd Duke streets, aged seventy.fve
years. Mr.. Mehafiey was native of Pals.
ley. Scotland, but came to this country
when quite young and lived in Philadelphia.
whence be came to this city and engaged
in the coal business es agent for one of the
Cumberland companies. He retired from
business some four or five years ago he
was 9 generous. hearted, genial gentleman.
and always possessed the confidence and
esteem of his fellow citizens. For about a
year he he's been confined to his house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

The HoP-The complimentary hop given
at McBurney's Hall last night by number
Of ladies Of this city, in return for those
given by their gentlemen friends during the
winter, was the most brilliant social affair
OF the season. BY nine o'clock the hall was
thronged with ladies and gentlemen, in
Guiding many from Washington and other
places, and from that time till after three
o'clock this morning the merry dancers
kept time to the delightful stains of Weber's
band. 1t vas said by all present that never
had there been gathered in this city larger
number Of more beautiful women, and their
magnificent dresses added brillancy to the
scene. During the evening refreshments
were served at intervals, and when Home,
Sweet Home" sounded the guests parted
moat reluctantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

THE AQUEDuor BRIDaE.-By an order OF
Col. Hams, w. c. Hunter and force OF
worknen have begun the tearing away of
the old Alexandria canal trunk under the
Aqueduct bridge. The sides of the trunk,
for more than half the length have been
cleared away. 1t is The intention OF Col.
Hams to utilize the timber IL the prosecu'
ton of work on the river flats. Mr.. Hun
ter says that the demolition OF the trunk
will in no wise impair the strength OF the
bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

CoMpL1MESTARY.-T Manassas Gazette
says: Alexandria was we'll represented
by commercial agents aud statesmen ct the
last term of the Prince William county
court The Prince William people have al
ways literally patropized the Alexandria
merchants and in return the Alexandria
merchants have been upright and just in
their dealings with our county people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12
LOST AND FOUND.

STRAYED-A LARGE WHITE BUFFALO
~ COW. 4 suitable reward will be paid ii re-
turned to WM r. EMERSON, corner Duke and
Payne streets. feb12 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

FIRE.-The efficiency of the Alexandria
fire department was never more apparent
than at the fire last night. About
quarter past eleven O'Clock, when the keen
northwest wind swept through the city with
almost tornado violence, a frame house stu
ated in the alley running from Fairfax
street, between Wolf and Wilkes,
occupied by Caroline Murray, col
ored, was found to be on fire. Az
alarm was sounded, but the fire having
gained such Roadway before the engines
and truck arrived on the ground the build
ing was sh ct Of flames, which famed by
the furious wind seemed TO portend destruc-
ton to numbers of contiguous residences.
In about ten minutes, however, to the great
relief of scores Of terrified or anxious neigh
bors, the fire was gotten under complete
control and coDiiued 20 the house in which
it originated, the second story only being de-
stroyed The house destroyed belonged to
Mr.. John Stone, and was insured. TIE
origin OF the FIRE is unknown, though it is
suspected 10 have been the work of sn
incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

MUsIcA1.-SArepta Hall was crowded
last night at the rehearsal o! the Aiexan'
dria Musical Association. The programme
mas quite long, and consisted ofinstrument'
al music-brass, string and piano. AT inc
close of the rehearsal the floor was cleared
and an impromptu dance INDUCED IN oy
those remaining. 1t has been determined
By the association to have no rehearsal next
Friday night on account of the fair OF the
Alexandria Light Ipfantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

MONEY WITHHErD.-The Secretary CT
War writes to the District of Columbia Conn
missioners in acknowledgment of letter
from them of the 9th nit. requesting the
withholding by the War department of pay.
ment to the Alexandria canal, railroad and
bridge company until the questions at issue
between the company md the District of
Columbia are determined by the Supreme
Court of the United States The Secretary
promises to comply with their request.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12

The TwENTY-SECoND PARADE.-Tha
committee of arrangements for the 22i pa
rade held meeting at the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company's hall last night. There
were present Messrs. Louis Kraft, chair
man, John Donnelly, r. 7. Lucas, Geo, g.
Appich, NJ. Schiller and Louis Brill, of the
committee Messrs. a. T. Ramsay aud G
n. Duffey from the Columbia, James Javins
and John Nowland from The Friendship aud
r. II. Latham and Frank War6eld from The
Relief fire company, and Capt. Geo. A.
Mushbach from the Alexandris Light In.
fantry
Mr.. D. ". Zeisse, the secretary, being alb
sent, Mr.. George Appich was appointed to
act in his stead.
On motion of Mr. Lucas Mr.. D. A. Wind
sor was unanimously chosen as chief mar
shall for the procession.
Mr.. Javins asked the committee for SO
10 assist the Friendship company in prepar-
ing for the parade, which request WAS
granted.
1t being stated that a company OF old vol
unteer firemen of Baltimore were coming to
Washington OH the 22d to visit the Presi-
dent, it was decided to invite them and the
reception committee of the Washington fire.
men to come TO this city and participate in
the parade 1t was also decided to invite
the trades of the city to unite in the parade.
A committee. consisting of Messrs. Wind
sor, Mushbach aud Lucas, WAS appointed to
make application to the War Depart
meut 70: Il section Of U. S artillery to be
sent here on The 22d inst. to participate in
tho parade.
Mr. Windso: was appointed committee
to invite the Woodlswn Farmera' Club to
assist III The festivities.
A motion requesting the Mayor to furnish
q detachment Of police aud to have the
town bell rung was adopted.
resolution was adopted requesting the
ciiizers along the route of procession to dec.
crate their houses.
Messrs. Slrangman, Lucas and SCHUYLER
were appointed committee 10 make ar.
rangemenls for reduced fares on the differ.
ent railroads entering this city on the odd
instant.
The consideration of the matters of the
route of procession, the entertainment of
visitors and the distribution of money to
the different organizations was postponed
till the next meeting.
The committee then adjourned till next
Tuesday night.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
Damage Of the Flood.

GREAT HARRINGTON, MASS, July 2s.-A
careful inspection Of the flooded area shows
that the devastation has been more wide
spread than has been reported, while 1t is
claimed the loss In this section will aggre-
gate Sl5,000 More water fell aud the farm
ing lands and roads have worse appear
ance than was the case during the disastrous
floods last year. When the cloud burst the
air seemed filled with water, and in very
short time the valley was whitG-capped
lake. To-day the roads in the Green River
Valley are filled with boulders aud vast
quantities of earth washed down from the
hillsides, ana are almost impossible. Nearly
all the crops were destroyed, and 1t will
take two years TO restore the land to Its
former fertility. Many families had to
abandon their homes. Although the damage
to property has been very great, the reports
of loss Of life have been greatly exaggerated.
Only one person ia known to have been
drowned,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28

The fire at Minneapolis, Tuesday night,
destroyed the seven-story brick building
occupied by the Boston One-Prlce Clothing
House and L. Franklin's house-furnshng
bazaar. Loss slS5,000 Robert York, fire.
man, was seriously injured.
At Grand Rapids, Mlch., yesterday Chas.
j. Weinsr, late agent OF the Metropolitan
Insurance Company Of Patterson, n. j
shot and killed Mrs. Susan Bonfaly, his
landlady, In a dispute over an unpaid board
bill, and then shot himself dead.
Yourg Wm. j. Manning, whose charges
OF cruelty while in the military prison at
Fort Leavenworlh, Kan, have been pub
llshed, still Insists That his story Is true, and
that he ia the son Of exMayor John Il. Man-
ming of Buffalo, aud brother of eX-Secre.
tniy Manning. In Buffalo 1t ls denied that
he is aDy relation of the M0nnlngs 1t IL
charged that his resi- name is De Ricuios,
aud that be ia from Ciuciunstti.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Ways nnd nours OF Gettinx In and
out Of W a-hingtou.
DEPARTURES.
From ~. nud y. sgt,tt,ou.


For Boston-2 .. m. twthout change OF caril
For New Iorh-i:2i, o., 9;iO Oimitcd, ali Pull.
man patlor cafsl, II and # 10 a. m; ia.ij,
g q Uimited all parlor cars, 40 10, ilss6
n. IN.
For Philadclpha-7:25 0. eao Cimited,, II
and il:i0 n. IN. daily for New YORK and
PhllndclphleG 12Hj, ., Olmitedl, ilO,
:. 600, 10 and ll;2O y, M,
For Baltimoro-6;b, i:25, Q, $50 Glmitod), go,
II daily except Sunday, aud li;i1 a. M;
1893 Accommodation ., 4 tlimited), 4;i0,
5:2O, $40, 600. $40. 10 and ll:30 p. m. On
Sunday onlyat 0.05 a, M, local for Balti.
more and way stations.
For Chicago, Cincinnati and st. Louis-o;50 q.
IN. Qimited) and $40 and 10 y. m.
For Buffalo, Elmira and Harrisburg-o6O g.
m. md 10 0p. m.
For Annapols-1:95 a. M, i2:O5, $40 and GOO
y. M. lsundays at 0 a. IN. and i:iO D. M
For Popc's Creek Lino-7.25 a. M, 4.i0 p. m.
on week days only.
For Alexnndria-6, G.i5, $40, 1887 a. m; 1904,
sOj, i:l5, i;S5, 60i, sos, 1905. and il:37 o. m.
tsundsys at d, $40, 0:if, iO.j7, a. M; ssD, sol
and 1905 y. M
For Richmond and the south-G and 1857 a.
m, and 435 p. m, daily except Sunday
via Atlantic Coast Line.
For Cincinnati, Louisville and st. Louis, via
Chesapeake and Ohio-b.30p. m.
For Fort Monroe, Newport News and Nor
folk-G0O and 1861 .. IN. Except Sundays.)
For Leesburg, Round Hill and points ON W. o.
W.Ole a. m. daily except sunday
For Manassas, Thoroughfare Gap and Front
Royal-2:35 y. M, except Sundays
For arrcnton-S30 a, fn.; $50 p. m. daily
For LynChburs, Atlanta and New Orleans
$50, and ll:.O u. N. daily for Atlanta),
und II u. IN, via Midland.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
Prom 10. a. q. station.

For Baltimore-5. G.J0, $40. 7:l1. $3.50 and .45
H. ni.; 1910, i:ej, 3:l5, 800, 1880, l;Ij 4:lO,
$50, $40 7:j0, SOS and iisl0 p. m. on sun
day $50, 7:30, $50 aud g:ih n IN; -, 80,
500, $3.50. $40, b:s0, si5, s.ej, ii30 p. m.
For Anuapolis-GAn, $40 a. m, and 'la:lU and
$50 M sunday $3.50 A. III. and I: 10 p. IN.
For Point oi Rocks. Frederlok-lUlO i0:5j Il m;
5HNp. m. Frederick on Sunday. l:li y, IN.
For points In Shenandoah Valley ns far rs
Luray y-;iilj y. M. daily, except Sunday.
For Gaithersburg-H.O and iu:lO a. M la:30,
iaO, bal0, 5:31, s:5j and l:lD .. m. daily, OK,
cept sunday; on sunday, lU:lO a. M, i:i5,
b35, s55 and it;20 y. m.
For Hngerstown-lO.lO a. IN. and 500 D. in.
daily except Sunday.
For Chicago-lujj Il. m, $40 y. m, daily.
For PittshuTI,-lO.5j "a. m, S:bi y. N daily.
For Cincinnati, Louisville aud ST. Louis-jlj
and 40 .. m. daily.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
Address Registered Letters TO
New orleans National Bank,
New Orleans. La.

REMEMBER that the presence Of Generals
Beaulcgard and Early, who arc in charge Of
the drawings, is n guarantee Of absolute fair
ness and integrity, that the chances are all
equal, and that no one can possibly divine
what number will draw prizO.
"REMENIBER, also, thRt the payment OF
prizes Is GUARANTEED liI FOUR Ma
hIONAL BANKS Of New orleans, and the
tickets are signed by tho President OF an In.
stitutlon whose chartered rights are recog-
niZed IN the highest Courts; therefore, beware
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
Smith. 81 Smith. Smith.

Thornsh son u The boom booming Bargains tell the story The citizens
lie that dollar
will the city
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Petroleum..

Petroleum.
B. X. Plain & Co., St. Cloud Building,
furnish the following OIL quotations:
Closed yesterday, 5is; opened to-day, 81;
highest, 55s; lowest, 81; 2;l5 p. M, 55.
New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by
A. Macgill & Co., bankers and brokers, 5l5
Seventh street northwest:
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
LLIEIl.

NESBlTT.--I In this city, on Thursday, July
Is, 1855, ut $3.50 Il. m, May Thorpe Nesbitt, he
loved wife OF D NJ Seshitt of College Sta.
tiOn, Prince Georges County. Md.
Services will bG held this trhursdav) ovon
Ing Mt 4 O'Clock NJ the residence Of John
Randolph, esq, 2s street H.. W. Intcrment
ut Lrwtsburg, Pa.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
E,eMnrd rnr rlrHnrlgIe.

CHICAGO, July 2s.-SheTin Matson has
caused circular to be printed Offering, on
his own account, reward of 50, 500 for the
capture of McGarlgle. Mooney Il Boland
had charge OF the printing OF the circular,
which appeared yesterday morHing ut tsn
O'Clock, The circular will be sent to all tho
principal cities of the country. Nothing
has yet been heard of the fugitive. De.
learn something within the next two days.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
William j, Basket, a wealthy farmer OF
Howard County, Mo-, died yesterday from
injuries received from vicious bull Friday

The Knights of Labor, through their gem
eral treasurer, Frederick Turner, OF Phlla-
delphia, have brought suit against the Bay
ette Brothers, cigarmakers, Syracuse, N.
Y, for the use OF a cigar label alleged to be
counterfeit OF that of the Knights
In Newark, N. D., yesterday, DR.. Carver
beat his record by breaking 1000 compost
tion balls In thirty eight minutes and
twenty-seven seconds, his best previous
shooting for the same number OF balls beiug
forty'ope minutes and thirty seconds.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-28
"iiderney Dniry Wagons.

Fresh Alderhey butter, churned every
morning and delivered in ! ID "Wardn
prints, i0c. per Id. Also cottage cheese,
butterm!lk and sweet milk, Sc. per at.
Cream, l5c. per pit.